| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Howker Ridge Trail, Osgood Trail, Valley Way, Randolph Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, January 7, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plowed |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
insignificant |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Cleared one small blowdown |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Wore Microspikes the whole way, Howker ridge was tracked/postholed, not really enough snow depth to warrant snowshoes until the 4th of 5th Howk, near treeline above which they were not needed. Valley way was packed firm, Randolph East was tracked in 2-4 inches of loose powder. |
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 | Name: |
Yukon Cornelius |
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 | E-Mail: |
timewethink@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-01-08 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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